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A #1 New York Times BestsellerAn Indiebound BestsellerOne of Barnes & Noble's Best Books of 2012

Praise for Middle School: Get Me out of Here!:

"Patterson and Tebbetts have created strong characters and relationships throughout the novel. Rafe has his triumphs and failures, but he's a realistic kid whom readers would want as a friend and coconspirator." (School Library Journal)

"Short chapters and a partially graphic format are sure to appeal." (Booklist)

Praise for Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life:

A 2012 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers title

* "As Patterson artfully weaves a deeper and more thought-provoking tale of childhood coping mechanisms and everyday school and family realities, readers are drawn into a deeper understanding of and compassion for the main characters." (School Library Journal, starred review)

"A keen appreciation of kids' insecurities and an even more astute understanding of what might propel boy readers through a book.... a perfectly pitched novel."

(Los Angeles Times)

"Cleverly delves into the events that make middle school so awkward: cranky bus drivers, tardy slips, bathroom passes and lots of rules.... Hopefully, this isn't the last we hear from Rafe Khatchadorian."

(The Associated Press)

"It's a chatty, funny, engaging book, one that often addresses the reader directly. It's filled with energetic cartoons... that will appeal to your little rebel, depicting teachers as dungeon-keepers, matadors and flying dragons. Patterson... knows how to structure a plot and builds in some surprising--even touching--twists.... Rafe is the bad boy with a heart of gold." (The New York Times)

"The book's... dynamic artwork and message that 'normal is boring' should go a long way toward assuring kids who don't fit the mold that there's a place for them, too." (Publishers Weekly)

"Incredibly detailed and imaginative illustrations . . . add depth and humor. . . . an enjoyable story that even the most reluctant readers should enjoy." (Library Media Connection)

"There is substance as well as appeal here.... Patterson deftly manages the pace of revelations that take readers deeper into Rafe's fragile trust.... Readers ready for something else in the same vein but more substantive than Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Peirce's Big Nate should be introduced to Rafe."

(Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

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James Patterson's winning follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life--which the LA Times called "a perfectly pitched novel"--is another riotous and heartwarming story about living large.

After sixth grade, the very worst year of his life, Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he has it made in seventh grade. He's been accepted to art school in the big city and imagines a math-and-history-free fun zone.Wrong! It's more competitive than Rafe ever expected, and to score big in class, he needs to find a way to turn his boring life into the inspiration for a work of art. His method? Operation: Get a Life! Anything he's never done before, he's going to do it, from learning to play poker to going to a modern art museum. But when his newest mission uncovers secrets about the family Rafe's never known, he has to decide if he's ready to have his world turned upside down. (Includes over 100 illustrations.)

I love reading these kind of books. If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid you will love this book I know I did!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 starsIt was a very good book!Nov. 4 2012

By Jon Edwards - Published on Amazon.com

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I really liked it! I think it was really interesting and had a lot of suspense. You should read it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 starsAwesomeNov. 3 2013

By hottie - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is good for all ages . It has a good sense of humor.I didn't like when it was over but it was brilliant.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 starsAwsomeNov. 5 2012

By chantel - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is one of the crazyest books I've ever read in my life I got sucked into it I coudent put it down because its so good please read it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 starsAwesomenessDec 25 2012

By Brianna Borysewicz - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is the best the best book yet! I was up all night reading the first and second book! These are obviously my 2 most favorite books! It had so much detail and I just love all the characters like, Rafe,Georgia,Jeanne and all of the other ones too. Like I said this is the best book ever!!